ISO 37008 managing Internal Investigations
An investigations system allows you to conduct investigations professionally, impartially, confidentially, legal and lawfully, and competently.
Benefits of ISO 37008 Certification
There are several reasons why we believe the ISO 37008 is the best way to improve your investigations process.
Better investigations likely means faster ones
Whether it is internal resources or external ones, saving time means saving money. Having a clear set of documented processes and having these validated as correct and certified will improve investigation process and ensure a seamless process.
Increased transparency and accountability
ISO 37008 will require you to have clear and mandated investigation policies and procedures, fostering trust among stakeholders. By publishing policies, conducting training, and demonstrating commitment, organisations gain greater stakeholder buy-in and exhibit a serious approach to conducting investigations.
Improved compliance with laws and regulations
ISO 37008 aligns with various laws worldwide, that touch on investigations, including privacy, document access, privilege and confidentiality. Operate across multiple countries with different laws while following the unified ISO 37008 guidelines.
Enhanced reputation through proving compliance
ISO 37008 certification from Speeki Europe, an accredited ISO certification body, elevates your organisation's reputation as responsible and ethical. Gain the brand presence of a certification and attract customers, investors, and employees who value a strong investigations culture.
ISO 37008: Building a strong framework to conduct investigations with Speeki
Strengthen your organisation's investigations with ISO 37008 certification from Speeki Europe. Our comprehensive services help you build a resilient framework, prevent failed investigations and streamline compliance with oversight and reporting laws. Conduct more efficient, safer and faster investigations by following a known set of guidelines.
Benefits of Partnering with Speeki Europe for an ISO 37008 Certification of your Investigations system.
At Speeki Europe, we are dedicated to assisting organisations in elevating their non-financial activities through appropriate certifications. Our comprehensive approach and unyielding commitment to excellence empower your business to not only meet but surpass global standards and guidelines.
Strengthen your compliance with investigations compliance.
Many companies master their anti-bribery and key compliance areas but forget to master their investigations skills and protocols. They leave this to 'best practices' and the fact that their investigators are 'trained'. Despite training, the 'system' that the investigators use must also be a strength.
Our expertise in laws and regulations around investigations helps validate your system.
We understand the laws that apply to investigations and will ensure that your investigations system is designed to meet or exceed those laws. Our focus is to ensure that nothing is left to chance and that your system accurately reflects current laws and best practices.
All our auditors are experts in compliance and investigations and support best practices.
Our secret weapon are our auditors. They are practical, highly understanding of current investigative practices. While they are auditors, they add significant value to clients on their certification journey. They are our main value proposition to the clients selecting Speeki as their certification partner.
Meet ISO 37008 Expert
Scott is a 20+ year lawyer and compliance expert. He has advised hundreds of companies on compliance and investigations in over 70 countries. Scott is a ISO lead auditor for anti-bribery, compliance, environmental, and information security. Scott is a known industry presenter and enjoys helping companies improve stakeholder relationships through Assurance.
Certify your Investigations system with ISO 37008 in four steps
Many global companies working internationally are acutely aware of their obligations to have a robust investigations practice. There is now a set of guidelines published by ISO that speeds up the validation process and allows companies to be certified for their adherence to the guidelines.
Ascertain ISO 37008 Certification through a four step process with Speeki
Choose a ISO 37008 certification body
The selection of an experienced and accredited certification body is crucial. Speeki Europe, boasts unrivalled expertise in all governance related ISO standards, including ISO 37008. With over a decade of experience building compliance and investigation programmes, we have certified companies globally, reinforcing our stature as leaders in the domain.
Grasp the ISO 37008 requirements
The simplicity of ISO 37008 belies the importance of comprehending its requirements. Speeki Europe, while maintaining an impartial stance, is poised to offer training and practice audits to ensure you are well-acquainted with the ISO 37008 guidelines. We know the guidelines very well and know how to manage audits. We will provide training where necessary to help bridge any knowledge gaps.
Implement an investigations system
With insights into ISO 37008, it’s time for you to implement your Investigations System that aligns with the standard. Your Investigations System incorporates policies, procedures, and controls designed to allow you to conduct investigations professionally, impartially, confidentially, legal and lawfully, and competently. If you already have established practices, then this process will be easy.
Get your ISO 37008 certification
With an Investigations System in place, you're ready to pursue ISO 37008 certification. Speeki Europe will conduct an audit to validate your organisation's compliance with the guidelines. Certification is valid for three years, involving an extensive audit in the first year and follow-up audits in subsequent years to address any changes.
If you are successful in the audit, you will be issued a certificate of conformity to ISO 37008.
This certificate will demonstrate to your stakeholders that your organisation is committed to conducting investigations professionally, impartially, confidentially, legal and lawfully, and competently. It is the ultimate way to prove the value of your investigative efforts and be rewarded for all your hard work in building an Investigations System.
Business Advantages for getting ISO 37008 certified
ISO 37008 certification brings numerous benefits. It establishes an Investigations System and mitigates risk and ensures compliance with investigation procedures. Achieving certification from a recognised certification body, such as Speeki Europe, boosts your reputation as a strong and ethically responsible organisation. Gain a competitive edge, enhance transparency, and build stakeholder trust through ISO 37008 certification.
ISO 37008 insights
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ISO 37008 FAQs
ISO 37008 certification signifies that an organization has implemented Investigations system that meets international standards. It demonstrates commitment to conducting fair and impartial internal investigations.
ISO 37008 outlines requirements for conducting internal investigations from initial report through to case wrap-up and reporting. The guidelines walk you through all the best practices in internal investigations and provide a roadmap for implementation.
The cost of ISO 37008 certification varies depending on factors such as the size of the organisation, the complexity of operations, and the certification body. We can get you a quote to start your budgeting. It is typically under 10,000USD/year.
ISO 37008 is used to improve internal investigations. It helps establish policies, procedures, and controls for conducting investigations across any company issue.
Typically, investigations relate to the steps taken to manage a complaint or feedback around some type of misconduct allegation inside a company. The process followed to conduct that investigation is detail in ISO 37008.
The basic principles of an investigation conducted under the ISO 37008 guidelines are ones that are professional, independent, confidential, objective, impartial, legal and lawful.
ISO 37008 is technically a set of guidelines for which Speeki Europe provides its own service for certification. A standard in ISO nomenclature is a stronger and larger system that is more managed by ISO. A guideline is typically simpler to adopt and follow.
No. Unlike a 'standard', the guidelines are less stringent. You should be building a 'system' around investigations, however, it may fall short of being an ISO 'management system'.
No. ISO 37008 is not mandatory but is highly recommended for organisations seeking to establish a robust investigations framework. It's a globally recognised guidelines that supports other ISO standards like ISO 37001 and ISO 37301.
The guidelines discuss in section 6 the guide to have a very comprehensive policy around investigations. This policy sets out your main position on key elements of your investigations system.
ISO 37008 helps in conducting investigations so you can continue to comply with bribery risks, ensuring compliance with laws, enhancing reputation, increasing stakeholder trust, and improving operational efficiency by implementing a structured system around investigations.
Absolutely! ISO 37008 is suitable for organisations of any size. Small businesses can equally benefit from enhanced procedures to manage investigations that help show your customers you take issues seriously when they are raised.
Yes, ISO 37008 is a global set of guidelines for conducting internal investigations and is recognised and respected worldwide. It helps organisations align with international best practices in conducting investigations.
Choose a certification body with experience in ISO 37008. Evaluate their credentials, expertise, and client testimonials. Speeki Europe is a reputable certification body with vast experience in compliance.
ISO 37008 certification is maintained through continual improvement, regular internal audits, and periodic surveillance audits by the certification body to ensure ongoing compliance with the guidelines.
The timeframe for ISO 37008 certification varies depending on the size and complexity of the organisation, but it typically takes a few weeks from the initial steps to the final certification.
Without a proper investigations system, organisations are more vulnerable to claims of investigation bias and mis-management. You may also end up in breaches of local laws, agreements with unions or shareholder issues.
The implementation of ISO 37008 involves top management, internal audit, compliance officers, legal, HR, finance, procurement, and all employees to ensure a comprehensive approach to investigations.